PREP SPORTS: Clinton boys basketball defeats Sand Creek

The Clinton High School boys basketball team hit big shots and free throws down the stretch, rallying to beat Sand Creek 55-49 in Saturday's Tri-County Conference game.

The teams scored identical point totals in the first three quarters and entered the fourth quarter tied at 36. Sand Creek (3-10, 2-8 TCC) took a 46-40 lead with 41⁄2 minutes remaining. Clinton (5-11, 4-7) then hit clutch shots and went 7-for-8 from the free-throw line in the final quarter to secure the league win.

Clinton finished the game 16-for-19 from the line, compared to 1-for-2 by Sand Creek.

Ryan Karapas led Clinton with 20 points and three assists. Jared Sackett had 15 points and three assists, while Ryon Luzier added 12 points and eight rebounds. Nolan Cook led Sand Creek with a game-high 21 points.

Hanover-Horton 55, Tecumseh 23: At Tecumseh, the Indians struggled offensively during Saturday's non-conference matchup with Cascades Conference contender Hanover-Horton. Tecumseh (2-14) was limited to single-digit scoring totals in each quarter, including three in the third.

Tecumseh JV: The Indians won the junior varsity game 74-66 in overtime. Tom Mammel had 24 points and 12 rebounds to lead Tecumseh.

GIRLS BASKETBALL

Clinton 56, Sand Creek 26: At Clinton, the Redskins were strong on the defensive end, holding the Aggies to 13 points over the first three quarters in Saturday's TCC matchup.

Clinton (8-10, 8-5 TCC) jumped out to a 20-3 lead after one quarter and took a 41-11 advantage into halftime. Sand Creek (4-12, 4-8) only managed two points in the third, before rallying for 13 in the final quarter.

Liz Barkel led Clinton with 17 points and eight rebounds. Melissa Dowell had seven points and six steals, while Shannon Hill totaled eight points and four assists. Ashley Donahey and Kris Forest each added eight points.

Mikaela McCarty knocked down four 3-pointers and finished with 12 points for Sand Creek.

Handy scored a game-high 27 points — 18 in the first half — to go with nine rebounds and three steals. BD (14-2) jumped out to a 30-11 lead at halftime and never looked back.

Morgan Tanis had eight points and eight rebounds for the Patriots. Janessa Handy added eight points, four assists, five rebounds and three steals.

Kiara Nieto led the Cougars with 14 points.

COMPETITIVE CHEER

Division 4 at Addison: The Hudson and Addison competitive cheer teams finished second and fourth, respectively, at Saturday's Division 4 district meet at Addison. Both teams advanced to the regional competition next week at Mason.

Hudson scored 224.40 in Round 1, 203.66 in Round 2 and 304.20 in Round 3 for a total of 732.26. Addison recorded scores of 211,40, 198.14 and 276.10 for a total of 685.64. First-place Michigan Center (743.32) and third-place Vandercook Lake (715.28) also advanced.

Madison finished fifth after scores of 205, 192.46 and 265.80 for a 663.26 total. Clinton was seventh with scores of 190.30, 178.38 and 268.90 for a 637.58 total. Blissfield placed 10th with scores of 187.80, 173.92 and 262.50 for a total of 616.12. Morenci finished in 13th place with scores of 177.10, 145.50 and 242.50 for a 557.10 total.

Division 2 at Allen Park: Adrian placed sixth and Tecumseh took 10th place at Saturday's 14-team district meet.

Adrian scored 212.90 in Round 1, 175.30 in Round 2 and 280.70 in Round 3 for a total of 668.90. Tecumseh posted scores of 195.40, 158.20 and 269.40 for a total of 623.